Expert Hardware Test Engineer

Quick Facts

• Hybrid role: 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week
• Focus: Test & Evaluation strategy and senior technical authority for hardware testing and TRL execution

Description

Serve as a senior technical authority for overarching Test and Evaluation strategy for developmental and operational capabilities. Provide high-level consultation on Verification and Validation documentation, Technology Readiness Assessments, and planning/execution through TRL 6. Architect testing frameworks that validate physics-based fidelity in Modeling and Simulation catalogs while ensuring compliance with NIST AI Risk Management Framework controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test and Evaluation strategy for programs across developmental and operational capabilities
• Advise on rigorous Verification and Validation documentation and Technology Readiness Assessments (including TRL 6 and all TRL levels)
• Support large-scale field testing, technology demonstrations, and exercises; oversee red team probing of adaptive response logic; validate end-to-end continuous learning loops across multi-level security boundaries
• Architect testing frameworks to validate physics-based fidelity in Modeling and Simulation catalogs and ensure NIST AI RMF controls compliance
• Direct junior and intermediate test engineers and ensure activities align to mission-critical objectives and produce statistical evidence for technology transition
• Ensure deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
• Bridge mission requirements and technical implementation by documenting RDT&E work to support procurement decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in test and evaluation
• Experience with hardware systems testing
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and the DHS systems engineering lifecycle
• Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01
• Proven experience developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (1 day onsite / 4 days remote)
• Opportunity to provide senior technical leadership across R&D, test, evaluation, and acquisition-decision support